G3 runner-up Civetta (Brendan Walsh/Fernando de la Cruz) lines up alongside course and distance scorer Dala (Eoin Harty/Alex Achard) in the Queen Stakes at Turfway Park, USA, on Saturday, 14 March.
Amalfi Drive chasing more Colonial Downs glory
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - 10:39
Colonial Downs winner Amalfi Drive (Michael Stidham/Jevian Toledo) returns to the same track for the Sandy Bottom Stakes on Saturday, 14 March.
Montador scores first Stakes win in Woodchopper
Sunday, December 28, 2025 - 08:26
Nyquist colt Montador (Michael Stidham/Brian Hernandez Jr) stretched clear inside the final furlong for a commanding victory in the Woodchopper Stakes at Fair Grounds, USA, on Saturday, 27 December.
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